Squeaking in my car

[Bigshot44]

whenever my car "jerks forward" when i accelerate i hear a squeaking or dinging or chirping i cant explain but its high pitched and quiet but after a while you become to notice it more - it doesn't get louder you just realize its there - and it gets annoying. it sounds like its coming in the front right area but thats the best i can identify.

[Ttop191]

wheel bearing maybe...does it change pitch or hum at dif speeds?

[Alerojester]

or it could be brakes need replaced just throwing that out there

[robalero]

strut mount anyone?

[Bigshot44]

wheel bearing maybe...does it change pitch or hum at dif speeds?

nope. The only time you notice it is when the car "jerks" ex tapping the gas pedal to speed up. it lasts for a second and goes away.

[TdotAlero]

Did you take your air filter out lately and forgot to close the box ?

[Ttop191]

any clunking going over bumps? im starting to thinks strut mounts also...

[Bigshot44]

any clunking going over bumps? im starting to thinks strut mounts also...

actually yes

[Redog]

Did you take your air filter out lately and forgot to close the box ?

Or plug anything back in?

[Ttop191]

if its clunking/rattling over bumps I'm 99% sure its strut mounts, if you don't replace them soon, it will make your car shake when braking, and you'll hear them creak while turning at low speeds

[sfi3400]

my car shakes at braking at freeway speeds but i was told i need new rotors?????

[whiterider00]

mine does the same...i just replaced the rotors, but havent had a chance to test them at highway speeds. i also get the clunk and noise when turning. hello new strut mounts.

[gerry]

Same here but only when driving over speed bumps.

[03Sleepr]

mine does it too but the squeaking is intermittent and figured it was a warped rotor

[Bigshot44]

how much are new strut mounts?

[Ttop191]

$53.99 USD each side at Autozone

[Bigshot44]

would this be enough?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Rear-Strut-Mount-Kit-1998-1999-2000-2001-2002-Cutlass-/300469637216?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Year%3A2003|Model%3AAlero|Make%3AOldsmobile&hash=item45f562d060

also i live in canada so i cannot use autozone

[Ttop191]

ummm are you having this sound in the front or in back?

[Bigshot44]

ummm are you having this sound in the front or in back?

squeak in front, thump in back

[Ttop191]

sounds like you need four mounts, that sucks... those will work for the back at least...the front are different

[Bigshot44]

k thanks. looks like i need to transfer some more money into paypal... :banghead: :mad2: :Rage:

[Ttop191]

to be honest i wouldn't buy off ebay...this is your suspension we are talking about you don't want to skimp. plus i'm sure you would be looking for new mounts again within a matter of months, go through a real parts store

[Bigshot44]

what if i get the front from here OE Replacement

Edit:
Rear Struts (http://www.autopartsdeal.com/catalog/?N=0&uts=true&Ntt=2004+Oldsmobile+Alero+Mevotech+Shock+and+Strut +Mount)
Front Struts (http://www.autopartsdeal.com/catalog/?N=0&uts=true&Ntt=2004+Oldsmobile+Alero+Replacement+Shock+and+St rut+Mount)
Sorry i have to be so cheap.

[Ttop191]

personally I would go with the KYB they are a well known company, and have a good rep for quality, yes they are a little more expensive, but they will probably keep you from ever having to do this again

[sfi3400]

mine does the same...i just replaced the rotors, but havent had a chance to test them at highway speeds. i also get the clunk and noise when turning. hello new strut mounts.

same here i get that clunk when i turn the wheel when i start the car

[robalero]

thump in back sound likes its either strut mounts or sway bar bushings ( not links ) I had both gone on mine when I bought the car.

strut mounts are $115 from napa! holy crap it was expensive to even look at the price lol.

call up crappy tire tomorrow and check how much the monroe strut mounts are its prob about $50 a piece from them.

and yes please don't buy ANY of your suspension parts like that off ebay ull be buying new ones withing 3 months and your old retire OEM ones would of been in better shape

[Bigshot44]

Or plug anything back in?

yes but there was nothing to plug in or unplug for that matter